In Indiana, 30 percent of children (including many kindergarteners) are left unsupervised in the afternoons (source: Afterschool Alliance). A series of two webinars with Indiana Grantmakers Alliance, in partnership with the Indiana Afterschool Network, will explore how can funders can reach this critical population in need of quality, affordable afterschool programs.

Do we need to explain the difference between regular resources, those provided by GIFT, and those provided by the CFC? Do we need explanation of what the CFC is, how often it meets, and who is on it, etc.

Many IGA members have made significant investments in early childhood development, and IGA itself convenes an informal network of early childhood funders. For these reasons, North Central Health Services commissioned IGA to develop two resources for its early childhood work group. In both pieces, IGA has blended pertinent and available data from Benton, Carroll, Clinton, Fountain, Montgomery, Tippecanoe, Warren and White counties (“target communities”) with national and statewide information.

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This presentation provides an overview of Indiana foundations, as well as tips for identifying, approaching and communicating with potential funders. IGA members may customize this presentation for their own use.